Please note, the first intake to this programme is for September 2020 entry. For September 2019 entry, you may be interested in BA (Hons) History with Politics.

Subject to validation.

Immerse yourself in political analysis and communication and develop an in-depth understanding of political systems, institutions and policy making;

Study Modern History from across the globe in a supportive and research active environment;

Place the study of politics in its historical context.

This joint honours degree combines the complementary but distinctive disciplines of politics and history to enable you to approach the key themes of the programme from both political and historical perspectives. If you are curious about how decisions are made and communicated, why we have certain structures and organisations and how they came to be formed, then this is the degree for you. You will gain a real-life understanding of the world of politics, looking at current practice in the UK, while also focusing on developments and changes around the world. Historical context is provided by exploring and understanding key themes and events in modern history relevant to political and social development, from African-American civil rights to the origins of the Israel/Palestine conflict. You will graduate with a set of key transferable skills including the ability to conduct research, craft a message to communicate a particular point of view and analyse and understand complex information.

In Depth

What will I study?

History modules focus on the History of Britain, Europe, the USA and Asia from the late eighteenth to the early twenty-first centuries. A broad span of political systems, cultures and geographical locations will be covered.

This period of History provides us with a profound understanding of the world that we live in today and the challenges that we face. You will learn about the broad spread of Modern History and will then have the opportunity to specialise in different areas of the discipline. You might wish to study, for example, the history of communism in Eastern Europe, contemporary European politics, US foreign policy or conflict in Palestine.

Politics modules in Year 1 explore the foundations of political analysis and immerse you in political systems and institutions, while also providing an overview of international relations. You will critically examine the core ideas central to the study of politics and develop an understanding of how politics works in practice.

Year 2 focuses on European politics and compares the governments and politics of France, Germany, Poland, Greece and Italy. You will also conduct an in-depth exploration of the policy making process and study topics such as voting and election systems, US politics, or the politics of migration.

In Year 3 you will study political communication, have the opportunity to undertake a work placement in a political or politically-related field, and focus on topics such as the politics of Northern Ireland and political activism.

How will I study?

The course includes a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars and practical workshops. There will also be opportunities to participate in field trips, for example to the Scottish Parliament.

How will I be assessed?

Politics modules will be assessed through a combination of examinations, essays, reports, debates, presentations and practical work.

The focus in all History assignments is on analysis and argumentation. These skills will be assessed using a variety of different exercises including essays, examinations, book reviews, primary source analysis, presentations and contributions to online discussions.

Who will be teaching me?

You will be taught by academic experts and active practitioners in politics and history. The current research interests and specialisms of the programme team include Northern Irish politics, political communication, the politics of migration, voting and electoral systems, US history and politics, French politics and Eastern Europe.

Tutors actively participate in debates and interviews in the media, as well as acting as consultants in a wide range of areas, including contributing to the development of online archives at the British Library. The course also makes use of visiting speakers such as politicians and those working in politics.

A Great Study Environment

History

The Department of English, History and Creative Writing is based in the Main Building at the centre of the campus, near the £26m Catalyst building which includes the University library.

A prime example of 1930s architecture, the Main Building has undergone extensive refurbishment to combine a traditional setting with modern facilities, including the £15m Student Hub.

The building includes lecture theatres, seminar and tutorial rooms, which are ideal for group discussions and one-to-one tuition, as well as IT resources and social learning spaces.

Politics

The £6m Law and Psychology building provides contemporary teaching and learning facilities for students in the Department of Law and Criminology and the Department of Psychology.

The three-storey building includes a 250-seat lecture theatre, seminar and tutorial rooms, and social learning areas which encourage a more informal and interactive style of learning.

You are encouraged to join the student-led Edge Hill University Law and Criminology Society which offers a range of activities to enhance your professional development, from mooting workshops to educational visits, mentoring opportunities and monthly social events. There is also a student-led Politics Society which organises a range of regular debates covering subjects from the NHS to Trident.

Modules

Year 1

HIS1012Europe Re-made (20 credits)

Europe Re-made introduces you to the key developments that transformed European society between 1789 and 1919. At the start of this period, on the eve of the French Revolution, Europe was predominantly an agrarian society with very limited industrial and urban development. In most European states, landed elites were still dominant as a conservative influence resistant to political and social change. By 1919, Europe had been transformed into a society in which state power lay in the hands of urban-based political parties with industry and trade as the dominant forms of economic activity. The module is primarily concerned with the broad political, economic and social influences that caused this transformation which was of immense significance not only for Europe but also for the course of world history during the twentieth century.

Assessment: Coursework: 100%.

HIS1013Imperialism, Liberation, Globalisation (20 credits)

Imperialism, Liberation, Globalisation examines some of the main events, political and social movements, economic developments and ideologies which dominated the twentieth century around the world. You will study the rise and fall of the great ideologies of Communism, Nazism and Fascism, the causes and outcome of the Second World War and the development of the Cold War between the Super Powers after 1945. The module will also look at international relations and the global economic system after the fall of the Soviet Empire in 1989-1991.

Assessment: Coursework: 50%, Written Exam(s): 30%, Practical(s): 20%.

HIS1017History and Society: Theory, Practice and Impact (20 credits)

History and Society: Theory, Practice and Impact introduces you to the conventions of academic history and outlines a range of concepts and ideologies that are regularly employed within historical discourse. The module also examines the way that history and ideas about the past are employed in a wide variety of non-academic contexts, such as politics, popular culture and journalism.

Assessment: Coursework: 100%.

POL1001Introduction to Political Concepts and Theory (20 credits)

Introduction to Political Concepts and Theory explores the foundations of political analysis and the concepts, approaches and methods through which we understand the subject. The module will critically examine the core ideas central to the study of politics.

Assessment: Coursework: 100%.

POL1002Introduction to Political Systems and Institutions (20 credits)

Introduction to Political Systems and Institutions immerses you in political institutions and systems, focusing mainly on the UK but also using examples from the US. The module is designed to give you an introduction to, and understanding of, how politics works in practice in terms of institutions, systems, personnel and campaigns. Focusing mainly on the UK, teaching will also draw on some examples from the US.

Assessment: Coursework: 100%.

POL1003Introduction to International Relations (20 credits)

Introduction to International Relations recognises that it is difficult to understand politics today without having an understanding of how states relate to each other. The module explores the relationships of states to each other and to international and supranational institutions. The global trends and pressures which impact on and influence politics and policy making will also be considered, as well as the role of non state actors, such as non-governmental organisations.

Assessment: Coursework: 50%, Practical(s): 50%.

Language modules, delivered at the Edge Hill Language Centre, are available to study as an integral part of this degree in Years 2 and 3. If you wish to select Language modules in Years 2 and 3 you can study a language outside the timetabled modules in Year 1 in order to reach the required standard.

Year 2

HIS2034History In Practice: Community Project (20 credits)

History In Practice: Community Project enables you to enhance your employability by making a direct connection between the subject matter of your degree and the working world. You will negotiate a project with an external agency or professional body. The finished product, in the form of a publication, web page, You Tube video or other format, must be public facing and enhance the work of the partnership body. The programme team will establish partnerships with relevant external agencies and professional bodies with whom you can negotiate your own specific project.

Assessment: Coursework: 100%.

POL2001Comparative European Politics (20 credits)

Comparative European Politics examines the government and politics of France, Germany and Italy on a comparative basis. The module will explore in a systematic manner through the application of a number of theoretical models the nature of the systems of government and politics in the three states.

Assessment: Coursework: 50%, Written Exam(s): 50%.

POL2002Policy Making and Researching Politics (20 credits)

Policy Making considers the complexities of making policy in the modern public sector. Public policy makers do not operate in a vacuum and their policy-making autonomy is bounded by a number of considerations including knowledge, law, power, resources and public opinion. The module seeks to demystify policy-making by systematically introducing you to the key policy-making stages, theories, methods and key debates, locating them in practical real-world contexts. Policy is of course often justified by reference to research. The module will therefore also focus on key research methods, enabling you to understand the research needs of policy makers as well as to be equipped with the skills and knowledge to conduct some of your own research.

Assessment: Coursework: 100%.

You will select two of the following modules:

HIS2020Communism in Eastern and Central Europe After 1945 (20 credits)

Communism in Eastern and Central Europe After 1945 examines the rise, stagnation, collapse and ongoing legacies of the communist experiment that ruled half of Europe during the decades after the Second World War. The module examines both the Soviet Union itself during the post-Stalinist era and the countries of east-central Europe, allowing you to choose to study the history of Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania or Yugoslavia. This history is of growing relevance to you, given that twenty years after its collapse the communist period can now be seen in historical perspective, and given the close relationships which many of the successors to these states have developed with the UK since the enlargement of the European Union in 2004 and 2007.

Mission and Manifest Destiny: U.S. Foreign Policy and Expansionism 1840-1939 examines the process of frontier expansion within the United States during the nineteenth century. The module assesses the impact of the move west on native American populations and also the ideological justifications advanced to justify this expansionism, such as mission, manifest destiny and American exceptionalism.

Assessment: Coursework: 100%.

HIS2024Rise to Globalism: U.S. Foreign Policy Since 1939 (20 credits)

Rise to Globalism: U.S. Foreign Policy Since 1939 examines the rise of the United States as a global superpower from American entry into the Second World War in 1941 through to the present day. It examines the extent to which the ideology underpinning U.S. foreign policy, under successive administrations, has been shaped by American historical experience and values, such as the concepts of American exceptionalism, mission and manifest destiny. You will also study the challenges facing U.S. foreign policy planners from Franklin Roosevelt to Barack Obama and the effectiveness of the various strategies that have been advanced to overcome them. The module examines both the opportunities and limitations on the exercise of American power in the modern world.

Assessment: Coursework: 60%, Written Exam(s): 40%.

HIS2033Introduction to Contemporary French History: From the 1930s to the Present (20 credits)

Introduction to Contemporary French History: From the 1930s to the Present covers a subject that is both related to and distinct from the familiar Hitler and Stalin centric stories of 20th century Europe. You will examine the history of contemporary France during turbulent periods of political conflict and social change before, during and following the Second World War and France’s subsequent wars of decolonisation in Algeria and elsewhere, as well as its politics and society today. By taking up this comparatively rare opportunity to study the recent history of an important neighbouring country, which is often stereotyped and misunderstood in the UK, you can develop a wider international awareness.

Assessment: Coursework: 100%.

You will select one of the following modules:

POL2003Political Ideologies (20 credits)

Political Ideologies explores the principle ideas, significance and impact of the major political ideologies in contemporary political life. The module first considers the nature of political ideology and then proceeds to examine and critique each system of ideas and consider the context that shaped their birth, development and evolution. You will also examine the ways in which political ideologies influence or determine political choices in contemporary societies.

Assessment: Coursework: 30%, Written Exam(s): 50%, Practical(s): 20%.

POL2004The Politics of Migration (20 credits)

The Politics of Migration acknowledges that migration is one of the key paradigms of the 21st century. To understand many of the trends and events in the world today, it is necessary to understand what migration is, how it is represented and ‘managed’, and how it is experienced, whether directly or indirectly. The module will introduce you to a range of theoretical traditions of migration, as well as a variety of case studies from both the UK and overseas, to enable you to understand and analyse a phenomenon that is highly relevant in contemporary politics.

Assessment: Coursework: 70%, Practical(s): 30%.

POL2005Contemporary US Politics (20 credits)

Contemporary US Politics looks at politics in the US today and in the recent past. It focuses on major trends and key developments while exploring in some detail the key institutions relevant to US politics. Focusing on the US politics from the Reagan presidency onwards, the aim is to equip you with an understanding of one of the major ‘theatres of politics’. You will explore key aspects of recent presidencies, the development of the role of Vice President, the US candidate selecton system, the funding of political campaigns, the operation of Congress and State Houses, legislative processes, trends in party management and development, as well as any emerging news stories.

Assessment: Coursework: 70%, Practical(s): 30%.

POL2006Elections and Voting Systems (20 credits)

Elections and Voting Systems looks at elections and voting systems across a range of countries. Anyone wanting to work in a political environment needs an understanding of how elections work and the significance of any changes. It was, for example, a system change in the Labour Party, as part of the Collins Review in 2014, that made it possible for Jeremy Corbyn to be elected. The module analyses the importance of each system and focuses on the many pressures for change in terms of who votes and when. The countries will be chosen in a way which provides a good range of systems and makes use of current events.

Assessment: Coursework: 100%.

POL2007Preparing for Work in Politics (20 credits)

Preparing for Work in Politics looks at the various activities which make up the world of work (both paid and unpaid) in politics. It will enable you to begin thinking about your potential place in this vast area. Focus will be placed on current examples of particular pieces of political work, for example party management, internal reform, selection campaigns, conference organisation, and motion and policy writing. You will also examine a variety of roles, from elected representatives to MPs’ assistants, think tank researchers, civil service staff, political bloggers, party activists and campaigners. The aim is to help you better understand a variety of areas of politics and identify those in which you have an interest and may wish to explore further.

Assessment: Coursework: 50%, Practical(s): 50%.

If you studied a language outside of your timetabled modules in Year 1, you may wish to study a Language module in Year 2. This would form an integral part of your degree in place of one of the optional Politics or History modules above.

Year 3

HIS3039Independent Research Project (40 credits)

Independent Research Project enables you to undertake an extended piece of research, on a topic of your own selection. Extended research is at the heart of history as an academic subject, and this module provides you with an opportunity to independently deploy the skills and knowledge you have acquired. You will frame your own research question(s) and conduct primary research using libraries, archives, digital depositories and other appropriate sources and resources. You will present your case in either written and/or visual form and be able to demonstrate the clear relationship with existing scholarship on your chosen subject.

Assessment: Coursework: 90%, Practical(s): 10%.

POL3001Strategic Political Communications (20 credits)

Strategic Political Communications looks in depth at political communication and how it is used by various players in the political arena. It is impossible to understand modern day politics without understanding how politicians and campaign groups communicate. This module builds on your understanding of political systems and practices and analyses pieces of communication in a critical way.

Assessment: Coursework: 100%.

You will select one of the following modules:

HIS3020Black Life and Black Protest in the United States 1895-1945 (20 credits)

Black Life and Black Protest in the United States 1895-1945 examines African American life and history from the 1890s through to the end of the Second World War. It considers the reasons for the widespread introduction of racial segregation in the United States at the end of the nineteenth century and its impact on African American communities. You will examine the efforts of African American leaders to challenge discrimination, from Booker T. Washington through to Asa Philip Randolph, assessing their strengths and weaknesses. The extent to which developments in this period sowed the seeds for the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s are also considered.

Assessment: Coursework: 100%.

HIS3021Black Life and Black Protest in the United States Since 1945 (20 credits)

Black Life and Black Protest in the United States Since 1945 analyses the reasons for the emergence of the post-war civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s. The contribution of leading individuals within the movement, like Martin Luther King, is also examined together with the life and career of Malcolm X and the Black Power movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s. The module concludes by assessing the legacy of the civil rights era for present day race relations and the extent to which the election of Barack Obama in 2008 means that the United States can now be described as a post-racial society.

Assessment: Coursework: 60%, Written Exam(s): 40%.

HIS3022History: Growth and Context (20 credits)

History: Growth and Context tracks the development of history as an academic subject and relates that development to changing economic and social contexts. For example, the late 19th century, a time of unprecedented growth and strength for Great Britain, produced a history that viewed the past as a golden path of achievement leading to the glories of present imperial strength. In the aftermath of the First World War, it became impossible to sustain such a triumphant view of British history. The module deals with the period 1880 to the present day.

HIS3024Seeds of Conflict in the Holy Land 1840-1923 (20 credits)

Seeds of Conflict in the Holy Land 1840-1923 examines the origins of the Zionist-Palestinian conflict before the commencement of the British Mandate for Palestine in 1923. The module analyses the development of Zionism and Palestinian Arab nationalism under the Ottoman Empire, British support for Zionism in World War I, and the escalation of political conflict and violence by the 1920s. A principal focus will be the impact of the War.

Assessment: Coursework: 100%.

HIS3025British Rule in Palestine (20 credits)

British Rule in Palestine explores the origins and development of British rule in Palestine, a seminal chapter in the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict, the Middle East and the British Empire. The module focuses on the political objectives and impact of British rule in Palestine, with particular reference to the evolution of the Zionist-Palestinian conflict.

Assessment: Coursework: 100%.

HIS3036The Special Relationship: Britain and the USA (20 credits)

The Special Relationship: Britain and the USA concentrates on the major diplomatic, economic and cultural meeting points of arguably the two most influential nations of the 20th century. You will study how their relationship – at times good and at times bad – influenced the course of international history. It is a relationship of unparalled closeness and complexity which persists into the present day. By analysing the principle issues that arose between these two competitive yet cooperative states, we may be in a position to judge to what extent the relationship actually deserves the epithet ‘special’.

Assessment: Coursework: 100%.

HIS3037History: Interpretations and Context (20 credits)

History: Interpretations and Context explores the close relationship that history has with contextual developments within wider British society, in the period from circa 1840 to the present day. The relationship operates in both directions, as history and perceptions of the past act to inform notions of national identity and national values, through popular cultural media. By exploring the relationship between history and wider British society, the module also introduces you to the uses made of the past in a number of areas of employment, such as advertising, TV production, the press, marketing and commerce. You will reflect on how popularly held notions of national identity become points of connection for journalists, politicians and advertisers with the population at large.

Assessment: Coursework: 100%.

You will select two of the following modules:

POL3004Politics Work Placement (20 credits)

Politics Work Placement gives you the opportunity to identify, apply for and take part in a work placement in a political or politically related field. The process is supported by politics tutors and a dedicated work placement team. You will also attend preparation and reflection sessions which will focus on themes such as job searches, time management and workplace disciplines, and the specific needs of particular employers.

Assessment: Coursework: 70%, Practical(s): 30%.

POL3006Advanced Parliamentary Studies (20 credits)

Advanced Parliamentary Studies equips you with a thorough and deep understanding of the workings of the UK Parliament and Parliamentary systems. The module explores the history, culture and potential future of Parliament, examines aspects of Parliamentary process in-depth, and considers related issues such as regulation and ethics. You will have the opportunity to interact with practitioners from the workforce in the Houses of Parliament.

Assessment: Coursework: 60%, Practical(s): 40%.

POL3007A Is For Activism (20 credits)

A Is For Activism equips you with knowledge of global politics and in particular the role that mediated activism has to play in it. After defining activism and exploring both public and digital public spheres, the module will critically evaluate the successes and failures of new, online forms of activism and assess their role in transforming political structures and systems. You will discover how to communicate information and concepts effectively, develop reasoned and informed critiques, and source and explain arguments emanating from primary and secondary sources.

Assessment: Coursework: 70%, Practical(s): 30%.

POL3008Guns and Government: The Politics of Northern Ireland (20 credits)

Guns and Government: The Politics of Northern Ireland addresses the profound transformations in Northern Ireland society and politics in the period from 1990 to 2018 which saw the end of the Troubles, the development of the Peace Process and the establishment of the devolved Stormont Assembly as well as its recent history of collapse and democratic impasse. You will develop an in-depth knowledge of British, Irish and Northern Irish history and politics and critically evaluate the international, national and local political and social factors underpinning the Northern Irish public sphere and democracy.

Assessment: Coursework: 70%, Practical(s): 30%.

If you studied a Language module in Year 2, you may wish to study a further Language module in Year 3. This would form an integral part of your degree in place of one of the optional Politics or History modules above.

Optional modules provide an element of choice within the programme curriculum. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by timetabling requirements.

Timetables

Timetables for your first week are normally available at the end of August prior to enrolment in September. You can expect to receive your timetable for the rest of the academic year during your first week. Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week. Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities.

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information, however our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may necessitate alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses.

Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies, revisions to subject benchmarks statements, to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

Entry Criteria

Entry Requirements

Typical offer 112-120 UCAS Tariff points, preferably to include A Level History or equivalent.

Example Offers

Some examples of how you can achieve 112-120 UCAS Tariff points are detailed below.

Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 credits at Level 3, for example 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit or 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.

Please note, the above examples may differ from actual offers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

As long as you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there is no maximum number of qualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. This includes additional qualifications such as the Welsh Baccalaureate and Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), AS Levels that haven’t been continued to A Level, and General Studies AS or A Level awards.

For further information on how you can meet the entry requirements, including details of alternative qualifications, please visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/offers.

EU students can get country-specific information about the University’s entry requirements and equivalent national qualifications at www.edgehill.ac.uk/eu.

English Language Requirements

International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

If your current level of English is half a band lower, either overall or in one or two elements, you may want to consider our Pre-Sessional English course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Edge Hill University recognises learning gained elsewhere, whether through academic credit and qualifications acquired from other relevant courses of study or through recognition of an individual’s professional and employment experience (also referred to as ‘experiential learning’).

Previous learning that is recognised in this way may be used towards meeting the entry requirements for a programme and/or for exemption from part of a programme. It is your responsibility to make a claim for recognition of prior learning. For guidance, please consult the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning Policy and contact the faculty in which you are interested in studying.

Career Prospects

What are my career prospects?

Career paths for History and Politics graduates include working as a parliamentary researcher or caseworker, local government officer or think tank researcher.

You will also be well placed to secure employment working in journalism, public relations, law, information management or teaching (further training required).

Alternatively, you may wish to progress onto postgraduate study.

How can I enhance my employability?

It is useful to consider, even before you apply, how you will spend your time while studying and make the most of your university experience.

Optional, additional activities may be available on this degree which could help to prepare you for a stimulating and rewarding career. These include:

Sandwich Years – you may have the opportunity to apply to complete a sandwich year placement, usually as the third year of a four year degree, and gain highly relevant work experience;

Erasmus+ and Study Abroad – you may have the opportunity to apply to spend time studying or working abroad, usually as the third year of a four year degree, enabling you to immerse yourself in a different culture;

Learning a Language – you may be able to select language modules, delivered at the Edge Hill Language Centre, as an integral part of your degree (for which you will gain academic credits). Alternatively, it may be possible to participate in Language Steps classes as additional study.

Please note, the availability of these additional activities cannot be guaranteed for all students. Depending on availability and the number of students wanting to participate, there may be a competitive application process for sandwich year placements or studying abroad opportunities or you may be required to secure a relevant placement yourself.

Finance

Tuition Fees

If you are a prospective UK or EU student who will be joining this undergraduate degree in academic year 2020/21, tuition fees are still to be announced. You are advised to check this page regularly and once the position has been confirmed we will update this information. Tuition fees for international students enrolling on the programme in academic year 2020/21 are £12,250 per annum.

The University may administer a small inflationary rise in tuition fees, in line with Government policy, in subsequent academic years as you progress through the course.

Financial Support

Subject to eligibility, UK students joining this undergraduate degree in academic year 2020/21 can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from the Government to cover the full cost of tuition fees. UK students may also be eligible to apply for additional funding to help with living costs.

Further details of financial support arrangements for eligible UK students joining this programme in academic year 2020/21, as well as arrangements for EU students, are still to be announced. You are advised to check this page regularly and once the position has been confirmed we will update this information.

Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us and formally enrol as a student, you will be subject to the provisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions and policies which apply to our students. These are available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.

Visit Us

If you are considering applying to study at Edge Hill University, the best way to gain an insight into student life is to discover our stunning campus for yourself by attending an open day. You can view dates and book your place at www.edgehill.ac.uk/opendays.

Alternatively, if you are unable to attend an open day, you can find out more about all of our events for prospective students, including monthly campus tours, at www.edgehill.ac.uk/visitus.

Further Study

Course Changes

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This page outlines any material changes to course content, programme structure, assessment methods, entry criteria, and modes of study or delivery, implemented in the past two years.

1st March 2019 - Change of Modules

HIS1012 Europe Re-Made (20 credits) and HIS1013 Imperialism, Liberation, Globalisation (20 credits) change from optional to compulsory in Year 1. HIS1010 The Medieval Outlook (20 credits) and HIS1011 (20 credits) removed as optional modules in Year 1. Students who wish to study Language modules as integrated elements of the programme in Years 2 and 3 can study a language outside the timetabled modules in Year 1 in order to reach the required standard.

HIS2034 History in Practice: Community Project (20 credits) changes from optional to compulsory in Year 2. POL2007 Preparing for Work in Politics (20 credits) added as an optional module in Year 2. HIS2022 Urbanisation, Immigration and Economic Crisis: The United States 1880-1941 (20 credits), HIS2025 The Rise of the British Empire (20 credits), HIS2026 The Fall of the British Empire (20 credits), HIS2031 Migration and Mobility in Contemporary European History (20 credits) and HIS2032 Digital Detectives (20 credits) removed as optional modules in Year 2.

HIS3022 History: Growth and Context (20 credits) added as an optional module in Year 3. HIS3039 Independent Research Project (40 credits) added as a compulsory module in Year 3. POL3005 Politics Dissertation (20 credits) removed as a compulsory module in Year 3. POL3003 Working in Politics (20 credits) removed as an optional module in Year 3.

24th January 2019 - Change to Entry Requirements

104-112 UCAS Tariff points are required to join this programme with effect from September 2020 entry.